Archives: Oct/Nov 2011
Have you heard…?
We are very fortunate to live in a country where we have the freedom to fully access the treasures that are available via the Internet. Just think for a moment how easy it is to look up a recipe for … Continue reading
Posted in MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Oct/Nov 2011, Sections
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From Start To Finish
One of the first things taught to student pilots is basic radio use and of course, the Phonetic Alphabet. The Phonetic Alphabet is, quite simply, words substituted for letters that sound alike, and can be easily mistaken for the other. … Continue reading
Posted in MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Oct/Nov 2011, Sections
Tagged aviation, Phonetic Alphabet, Student Pilots
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The First Vestiges of Fall
by Christopher Roy, Director Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics The first vestiges of fall are showing up in many places. Though this may herald the end of summer, it also heralds a beautiful time when flying can be most spectacular. … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged Airports, aviation, Christopher Roy, MnDOT
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Part IV – FAA Reforms Needed To Help Recruit & Retain Pilots
by Jim Hanson In previous issues of Midwest Flyer Magazine, CFII Jim Hanson began a discussion on “Student Starts & Pilot Retention,” which he wrote prior to the release of findings from research conducted by the Aircraft Owners & Pilots … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, Columns, Guest Editorial, MN Aviation Industry News, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged Jim Hanson
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MSP Aero Celebrates Second Anniversary
by Gregory J. Reigel On August 18, 2011, MSP Aero – located at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Anoka County-Blaine Airport in the Twin Cities, hosted a lunch celebrating its second anniversary at MSP. Customers, vendors, friends and even … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, MN Aviation Industry News, Oct/Nov 2011, Products & Services, Sections
Tagged MSP Aero
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In Business For 30 Years – Wisconsin Aviation, Inc.
by Dave Weiman “Folks who have known us for a long time ask, ‘Did you ever envision you would grow this big?’ And I answer, ‘Yes!’” says Jeff Baum, President/CEO of Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. with locations in Watertown, Juneau and … Continue reading
The Life of A Corporate Pilot & Airport Engineer Two Generations & Counting
by Dave Weiman Flying for a corporation has its advantages and disadvantages. Pilots usually have stability and job security with a corporation that tries to get their employees home each night, thanks to the company plane! But for the pilot, … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, Features, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged Air Service Consulting, aircraft, Airport Planning, Andrews Mack, Andy Platz, Architecture, aviation, Aviation Consulting Firm, Business & Financial Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction Services, engineering, Environmental Services, Historic Preservation Consulting, Mead & Hunt, Program Management, Randal Mack, Rollie Mack, Sustainable Design Consulting
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Jack Cox
1-27-1934 to 3-6-2011 OSHKOSH, WIS. – Former EAA Editor-in-Chief of publications, Justin B. “Jack” Cox of Asheboro, N.C., passed away March 6, 2011. He and his wife, Golda, joined the staff at the Experimental Aircraft Association in 1970 where they … Continue reading
Posted in EAA & AirVenture, Oct/Nov 2011, People, Sections
Tagged EAA, Golda Cox, Jack Cox, Sportsman Pilot
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Pilot/Actor, Cliff Robertson Remembered
PILOT/ACTOR, Cliff Robertson, who lent his support to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) over the years, and served as the organization’s first EAA Young Eagles Chairman from 1992-94, died September 10, 2011 on Long Island, New York, just one day … Continue reading
Posted in Oct/Nov 2011, People, Sections
Tagged Cliff Robertson, Dave Weiman, Jerry Billing, Leo Loudenslager, Sean D. Tucker, Spitfire, Young Eagles
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